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Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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La Fortuna, Alajuela Province
  • Arenal Adventure World
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal)

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About the area

La Fortuna

In La Fortuna .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this La Fortuna vacation home, you'll find Arenal Adventure World and Costa Rica Chocolate Tour. Also, Puentes Colgantes del Arenal is within 3 miles (5 km) and The Motmot Jungle is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Arenal Adventure World - 12 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Puentes Colgantes del Arenal - 15 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Costa Rica Chocolate Tour - 15 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Baldi Hot Springs - 20 min drive - 9.4 km
  • La Fortuna Waterfall - 21 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • La Fortuna (FON-Arenal) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chocolate Fusión - ‬6 min drive
  • La Vid Steakhouse & Pizza
  • ‪Rain Forest Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Soda La Hormiga - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arábigos Coffee House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming, beautiful cabin.

The Butterfly House is a charming, beautiful cabin located in a secluded area surrounded by green forest. Only a short walk to streams and creeks. The cabin is 10 minutes' drive from downtown La Fortuna, where you will find plenty of restaurants and nightlife. This house is a perfect place to rest and relax in between the fun variety of tourist activities (rafting, hiking, horseback riding, hot springs and much more) available in La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano.

Property manager

Jude

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Charming, beautiful cabin. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

The property was very pleasant and clean, with beautiful outdoor space. We loved the location - removed from the hustle and bustle of the town but close enough to get there and to surrounding activities easily. Management was very responsive to any issues or questions. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place and location

Nice, clean, location, the only complaint is that the neighbors were loud.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charisse E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

Cute cottage with wonderful view of the volcano
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning

This is house was surrounded by beautiful greenery, quiet and space to play outside for the kids and had a great kitchen for cooking at home. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C., Kelowna, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay! The cabin had everything we needed; it was close to activities and dining. We had a little trouble finding the location because we did not have the Waze App and the Pin from the VRBO website brought us somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly Recommended

Great quiet place. I am so happy we booked. Its clean, relaxing, with fully equipped kitchen. The host was very polite and provided us with the necessary recommendations that helped us navigate the area much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

holly y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and comfortable stay

This little house was all we were expecting. The home was clean and well stocked. The management was very quick with communication. The neighborhood was quiet. The back yard offers a nice view of Arenal volcano.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

LaFortuna Cabin

It was a great place to experience LaFortuna. It was close enough to enjoy the restaurants and shops downtown without having to deal with traffic and noise. There were plenty of nearby soda's that were also delicious. It was only a short drive to the Waterfall and the hot springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise M., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful accommodations

This place was great. The AC worked well, and it had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, and we all got a good night's sleep.The only complaint I heard is there isn't enough seating in the living area for watching movies. The backyard was big and lots of birds spent time there. We did not see any other animals, but we were only there 3 nights.I would stay there again if I'm ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

The property was very clean! Anything questions we had were answered very quickly through WhatsApp. It was nice to know the owners are very attentive to your needs! It has everything we needed! It is about 10 minutes from town, but once you get used to the drive it gets easier. The road felt safe and no animals or critters came into the house (we were worried that might happen). Highly recommend this cute little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness

A pleasure

This propert was as described!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

V M.

Liked: Cleanliness

One of a kind

Just lovely. Host was helpful - providing lots of ideas for things to do, places to eat. House was a perfect size and in the perfect location. We made breakfast a few mornings - the kitchen was all stocked and easy to use. Everything is so close and easy to access from this home. La Fortuna is magical - we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing quiet place

The cabin was beautiful! The owner and team were so helpful and responsive and even let us use their laundry facilities. The air conditioning was nice and cool and the whole house was very comfortable. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Violet P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anazing

Do not hesitate to book this location if available. It was close to the city and to the volcano but in a suburban area. Just perfect for our family and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

great spot if you have a car

We enjoyed our stay, the house was clean and had everything that we needed. It was not a location that you could walk to many places from so we would highly recommend that you have a car if you are going to rent this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip in La Fortuna

We had a great stay—property was exactly as shown. An easy 10-15 min drive into town but felt much farther than that in a good way. Great A/C which was critical for us given the heat and humidity.host was very responsive and had great meal suggestions—our favorite was Harmony Restaurant which was very small and family owned…tried to go multiple times but happened to be in town two nights they were closed. No
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Estelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, quiet cabin

This cabin has all the appliances needed. The backyard is full of life; the enourmous toad made me jump, before admiring it! A car is essential to get around. The cabin is not within walking distance from town or activities. It’s a 10 minute drive to anything, which guaranteed our desired quietude. One point of improvement: more comfortable seating for four. The couch really accommodates two.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness

LaFortuna

Kitchen was well stocked with new, top brand appliances and utensils. Great views of abundant trees and flowers from the kitchen and living room large windows. The backyard had multiple fruit trees including habanero and avocado trees. Yard was immaculately maintained. Separate building with washer and dryer was convenient.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Beautiful, clean, everything you can ask for!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Volcano view with birds

The cabin was so cozy. It is a easy drive to get to town for groceries or a meal out but also far enough out to be immersed in nature. We had everything we needed and more. I definitely hope to stay here again the next time I am in the area. Pura Vida!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but sweet

My family and I stayed in the beautiful butterfly home for 2 nights. It was perfect for what needed. It’s very cute and clean. The only downside was that it poured nearly our whole stay, but that was no fault of the owners, we were in a rainforest after all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlight of our stay

While all the canyoning, zip lining and hikes were amazing, nothing came close to our time at butterfly house. Without exaggeration we saw more than 30 species of birds in the backyard. Woke each morning to views of the volcano and birds singing. Cooked the freshest ingredients in the kitchen and really enjoyed the authentic neighborhood feel and friendly locals. We without hesitation would stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice private house just minutes from town. Mathew & Aimee
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elenor F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay. It was a great place to relax, sitting on the porch reading or listening and seeing so many different kinds of birds. After touring during the day it was great to get away from the busyness of the town. The kitchen was well equipped to do some cooking as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay in La Fortuna!

This place was so amazing. It had all of the comforts of home, was nice and quite in a great neighborhood. It was close enough to participate in all of the tourist attractions and far enough away to give us the experience of living in the area. It was a great addition to our "Moving to costa Rica Exploration ".
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul K., Castle Pines, CO

Liked: Cleanliness

Paul

Enjoyed our stay. Backyard was very private and relaxing. Got to view many birds. Inside was very new, clean and had everything we needed. Thank You
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024